HISP - Hispanic Studies Major

The major in Hispanic studies is designed to foster a detailed understanding of the vast and complex mix of cultural systems that constitutes the Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian World, a space that includes the United States of America. In pursuing this goal, students work with a wide range of creative traditions. While most of the textual artifacts we work with are in Spanish, Portuguese is an important element in these areas. The overarching aim of this analytical work is to enhance students’ ability to understand the multiple manifestations of Hispanic cultural production and the social and historical contexts in which they arise. Students may major in Hispanic studies (Plan A major) or Hispanic studies and a second language (Plan B major).